The Human Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Different but Equal
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 5 June 2003
- ISBN 9780198267799
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages572 pages
- Size 213x136x45 mm
- Weight 938 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 1 halftone frontispiece, 5 tables and 6 figures 0
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Short description:
This volume brings together two important contemporary social movements: human rights and disability rights. It analyses the global struggle to realize equality, dignity, and comprehensive human and civil rights for persons with intellectual disabilities. Although human rights are universal and persons with intellectual disabilities are entitled to protection under general human rights law, the authors argue that there are differences that must be taken into account in order that the intellectually disabled can enjoy even the most basic of rights. In twenty original chapters, distinguished contributors from a range of disciplines address the latest international developments in this field, including international human rights standards and national disability laws and policies.
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This volume brings together two important contemporary social movements: human rights and disability rights. It analyses the global struggle to realize equality, dignity, and comprehensive human and civil rights for persons with intellectual disabilities. In twenty original chapters, distinguished contributors from a range of disciplines address the latest international developments in the field. These include international human rights standards and other sources of legal protection, nondiscrimination laws and the economics of equality, preventative technology, remediation and habilitation, and lifestyle chices and autonomy.
The volume is unique in specifically considering the human rights of persons with intellectual disabilities from an international perspective. It identifies recent internatinal advances in their human rights and public policy positions, in addition to making recommendations for further advances at both the national and international levels.
Although human rights are universal and persons with intellectual disabilities are entitled to protection under general human rights law, the authors argue that there are differences that must be taken into account in order that the intellectually disabled can enjoy even the most basic of rights. This volume explores the implications of altering the status quo, and offers policy-makers and professionals ways to learn from each other's innovations in protecting rights, implementing quality assurance measures, and applying the concepts of inclusion and the 'least restrictive environment'.
For generations, persons with intellectual disabilities have too often been the invisible minority: scorned, ignored , hidden from the world. This landmark volume demonstrates that a new era of respect, support, and opportunity has begun. These essays by acknowledged world leaders on human rights and intellectual disabilities emphasize the importance of effective action by all nations to protect these basic rights by implementing fair and sensible social policies.
Table of Contents:
Dedication
Foreword
Introduction
I. Conceptualizing Intellectual Disabilities: History and Terminology
Meeting the Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities: International Perspectives
Terminology and Power
Definitions and Classifications in Cross-cultural Perspectives
Social Policy Toward Intellectual Disablilities in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
II. The Human Rights Movement: International Norms and Standards
From Wrongs to Rights: International Human Rights and Legal Protection
Disability as a Subject of International Human Rights Law and Comparative Discrimination Law
Human Rights Standards and Legal Reforms
Liberty, Due Process, and the Pursuit of Happiness
III. The Disability Rights Movement: Anti-discrimination Legislation
The Potential of Disability Nondiscrimination Laws
When Legislation Should Take Intellectual Disabilities into Account
Statutory Changes in Disability Policy: Types of Legislation, Policies, and Goals
IV. Equality and Difference: Social Policy Perspectives
On Second Thoughts: Constructing knowledge, Law, Disability, and Inequality
Prevention of Disability: Is There a Conflict between Public health Prevention and Respect for Persons with Disabilities
Studying the Emerging Workforce
The Economics of Equality: An Exploration of Country Differences
Out-of-home Placement of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: the Need for a Family Support Policy
Self Determination, Autonomy, and Alternatives for Guardianship
V. Future Goals and Aspirations
Voices of Self-advocates
Recommendations for Developing Nations
Recommendations for the United Nations and International NGOs
Conclusion
